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==Procedure==
'''Apply By Post '''
#To Apply for Import Licence, the applicant must Post their completed application to Rural Payments Agency – [https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/rural-payments-agency link]
#The applicant has to download the application form from the following link – [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/946072/il1ap_5.0_Dec_20.pdf link]
#The applicant must fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
#Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#The applicant must attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
#Post the completed form to the Rural Payment Agency.
#The Office Address are provided in “Office Locations and Contacts” Section of this Page.
#After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
#All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
#Then the applicant will receive a confirmation email regarding the application and fee details for the application.
#Please pay the prescribed fee as requested.
#Then the electronic copy of license will be issued via email if the applicant provided email. Or the post the license to the applicant address.
#This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
 
'''Apply By Email '''
'''Note: '''If the applicant wishes to submit by email then he/she will need to be pre-approved to do so. For pre-approval, he/she needs to complete and return a Licensing - Submission/Notification of emails form il3 [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/946378/Licensing_-_Submission__Notification_of_emails__il3_v6.0_Dec_20_.pdf link] before submitting any licence applications.
#To Apply for Import Licence, the applicant must Email their completed application to Rural Payments Agency – [https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/rural-payments-agency link]
#The applicant has to download the application form from the following link – [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/946072/il1ap_5.0_Dec_20.pdf link]
#The applicant must fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
#Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
#The applicant must attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
#Mail the completed form to the Rural Payment Agency by using the following email - trader@rpa.gov.uk
#After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
#All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
#Then the applicant will receive a confirmation email regarding the application and fee details for the application.
#Please pay the prescribed fee as requested.
#Then the electronic copy of license will be issued via email if the applicant provided email. Or the post the license to the applicant address.
#This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.
 
==Required Documents==
*Completed application form [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/946072/il1ap_5.0_Dec_20.pdf link]
*Licensing - Submission/Notification of emails form il3 [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/946378/Licensing_-_Submission__Notification_of_emails__il3_v6.0_Dec_20_.pdf link]

 
==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''RURAL PAYMENTS AGENCY ''' 
Lancaster House 
Hampshire Court 
Newcastle upon Tyne 
NE4 7YH 
Telephone: 03300 416500 
Email: trader@rpa.gov.uk 
Contact details – [https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/rural-payments-agency link] 
 
==Eligibility==
*Any person who intends to import products to UK is eligible to apply for Import Licence.

 
==Fees==
*The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as per the authority’s request.

 
==Validity==
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

 
==Documents to Use==
*Application form – [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/946072/il1ap_5.0_Dec_20.pdf link]
*Licensing - Submission/Notification of emails form il3 [https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/946378/Licensing_-_Submission__Notification_of_emails__il3_v6.0_Dec_20_.pdf link]

 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

 
==Processing Time==
*This entire process can be completed within 15 - 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

 
==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

 
==Instructions==
*Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
*Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

 
==Required Information==
*Applicant (Business name and address)
*Business name
*Business address (inc postcode)
*Trader registration number
*VAT number
*EORI number
*Country product imported from
*Country of origin of product
*Type of product being imported:
*Full CN code description: (must be full exact description)
*CN code of product being imported (to 8 digits)
*Net quantity in figures
*Net quantity in words

 
==Need for the Document==
*An Import Licence in Scotland is a document that is required to import certain agricultural products into the UK. The licence is issued by the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) and is needed to ensure that the products meet certain standards and requirements.

 
==Information which might help==
*For more information – [https://www.gov.uk/import-goods-into-uk link]

 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

 
==External Links==
[https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/import-and-export-uk-agricultural-policy-goods link] 

 
==Others==
There are several benefits to obtaining an import license in Scotland. These include: 
*Legality: An import license allows the applicant to import goods into Scotland legally. This is important as it ensures that he/she is complying with all relevant laws and regulations.
*Preferential treatment: In some cases, an import license can give him/her preferential treatment when importing goods into Scotland. This could mean that he/she subject to lower customs duties or other fees.
*Compliance: An import license can help the applicant to ensure that he/she is complying with all relevant safety, health, and environmental regulations. This is important as it can help him/her to avoid penalties and other legal problems.
*Reputation: Having an import license can help to improve the applicant’s reputation with suppliers and customers. This is because it shows that he/she is a legitimate business that is operating in accordance with the law.

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